Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olentangy Commons Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 5058 Hibbs Dr

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

5058 Hibbs Dr, Unit F302, Unit F302

5058 Hibbs Dr
ColumbusOH43220

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,834
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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property at 1359 Blair House Ct

$1,465

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$1,465
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1359 Blair House Ct

ColumbusOH43235
property at 5378 Portland St

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5378 Portland St

ColumbusOH43235

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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA
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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA

200 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Skyline Apartments
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Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olentangy Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olentangy Commons area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Broad Meadows Manor priced from $695. The Canterbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Olentangy Commons apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The CanterburyAspenStudio,1BA$805
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900
Governours SquareAshStudio,1BA$922
Clintonville Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Garden 1st Floor1BR,1BA$930
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$949
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olentangy Commons, OH

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olentangy Commons area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place in the in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Olentangy Commons apartment is the 4944 Fairway Ct Model at 4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the North Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olentangy Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
4944 Fairway Ct, Unit 4944 Fairway Ct4944 Fairway Ct3BR,1BA$1.33
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.51
The Poste at Sinclair2bd2BR,1BA$1.42
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Worthington Gardens Apartments1 Bedrm 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.52
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.53
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Broad Meadows Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olentangy Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olentangy Commons is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Olentangy Commons is Broad Meadows Manor which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Olentangy Commons costs $11,538.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olentangy Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Olentangy Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olentangy Commons?

Cheap apartments in Olentangy Commons have an average cost of $164 which is $11,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olentangy Commons.

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